Obama's achievement
Another big achievement by the US President. The House of Representatives has passed the HCR bill by 220 to 215 votes. The significant issues are that 39 Democrats representatives voted against the bill, and only 1 Republican Congressman has voted in favour. This is already known all over.
Critics are pointing out the missing spirit of bipartisanship, a positive character needed to reflect the national consensus. There were enough hurdles to cross.
Above all these factors, one must admit and admire President Obama for his courageous leadership. The Health Care Reform process gives a vivid lesson as to how democracy works in the United States. Unfortunately, their image in the external world is quite opposite and viewed as "hawkish", a policy normally pursued by the Republicans. Hopefully, President Obama will change this image in the external world.
A sound foreign policy support from the Secretary of State is needed.
The ball has started rolling!
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